Thinking about homeschooling my Dyslexic Dd

[Dorothy1324]

i am very interested in chatting with any of you who do homeschool and wondering what you all do for curriculum and how you go about this my Dd is 9 and going into 5th grade and is probably at a 2nd grade reading level. any input on homeschooling would be great. Also my 6 year old dd would most likely be homeschooled as well.

 

[Sharisr32]

There are several people on here who homeschool - As far as I know the school will provide you with all material -- but Since he a child with an issue and a very correctable one What is the issue that would make homeschooling a better option for him ? I teach Adult Education and have dealt with numerous non-traditional students who had/have learning problems -It is awful to see people beyond 30 learning how to deal with problems that could have been off set in grade school - If he is a traditional Dyslexic
and there are mssing letters etc. You may want to go through the school and find help for that issue - A second grade reading level means he can read so there is something to build on - There are so many therapies for this- My own was to build a killer vocabulary.
I can fill the words because I can usually figure out what is logical based on the other information given but that took a lot of time.
The eye glass change has been successful - A tinted colored lens - I have seen pink - green and blue. looking through the colors changes how they process and the problem is corrected.
My Cousin was very successfull at home schooling but his wife was a teacher and the reason for homeschooling was being military and the change in educational requirements from place to place -
What are his social skills which can have a lot to do with how successful the school choice is - One on One can be a help or not create other successes -The groups he belongs to may be more of a help - Kids in homeschooling still need major social outlets and the homeschooling parents here have a group that they meet and schedule events together to provide that - You still have to work with the school district in your area so build that relationship so you can get him all the help he can get ..
good luck !!

 

[kyeschicks]

approximately how much does homeschool cost? Im planning in going to homeschool since i've been having a lot of problems with my counselor.

 

[Sharisr32]

I have never heard of a cost -- but homeschooling should never be given as a conflict opt out -Usally that means there are rules you have choosen not to follow so you and the school are having an issue - Home schooling does not remove the school district from your life so the issues will still be there.

 

[kyeschicks]

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Well my sister went to the same school when she was in high school. She was one of the bullies at school and she always got in trouble so now just because I go there the counselor that my sister had (which is my counselor this year) he's extremely rude to me. I've talked to the principal but they don't care a bit. My dad has gone over there to talk to him and he was nice to me for the first time but when he left he told me "Get out of my office!" I've tried everything and nothing seems to work. Thats why I want to be homeschooled. Not because im beign mean to him and I want to get out of there, his the one being rude and im tired of this. I had to go throught this this last 9 months. Thanks to god next week is our last school week.

 

[Intheswamp]

Uh, the cost of homeschooling in my neck of the woods falls entirely on the parents...we homeschooled my daughter from grade 4 thru graduation, she graduated with honors from college and is just finishing her first year as a 5th grade teacher. The umbrella school that we schooled under basically was the record-keeping center for the homeschool group. There were gatherings of the families, support from the group, encouragement from the group,...but no financial help, and it ain't cheap. Having said that it was one of the best things we ever did for her!

Ed

 

[PQ4evr]

As a parent that is your option I have a son with disabilities . The school wouldn't follow his IEP I went up the chain of command and nothing was done for him there. He is now in a online school they still have to follow all the state regulations and curriculum. It is by far the best decision I made for him he still gets Occupational and Physical Therapy but we also can do hippo Therapy now . I would look into a school that would follow state guidelines and will work on a IEP or learning plan with your DD. So if you ever do decide to put her in public school they will not have to test her to see which grade they will put her in. Hope it all work out for you.

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[Rolsjo]

I have homeschooled my kids since they started school four years ago. To answer your specific questions:

1. - Curriculum - This is your choice. There are so many varieties available. Conventional textbooks, workbooks, online worksheets, DVD classes and satellite, just to name a few. There are also parents who use no set curriculum and design their own. I would caution against this if you don't have teaching experience. I learned after about 2 weeks of teaching my daughter phonics that there was a great deal of time, effort and practical experience that went into our curriculum. I choose to take advantage of someone else's expertise and I'm glad I did. The important thing is to check the scope and sequence to see what your children will be learning in each subject for their grade level.

Obviously, you will be needing some special learning tools to help your daughter. I'm sure you will find some great resources either through your school or online.

I would also encourage you to choose something that uses a combination of learning styles. Some children can sit, read and absorb. Others need to see it firsthand. Others need to hear it explained. I think incorporating all of these is important. One major pitfall I see in homeschoolers is tailoring the lessons completely to the child's learning style to make teaching easier for the parents. Personally, I think the kids miss out on the importance of doing something difficult, working through it and succeeding.

2. State laws - Go to your state's website and check on the homeschool laws. Every state is different so you need to know what your obligations are. Many states require registering with the school district and have attendance requirements. It is crucial that you keep accurate records.

3. Cost - Again, depends on curriculum choice. Ebay is a great resource for used material. Also, there may be a homeschool group in your area that does a swap. We have two children in elementary school and buying new workbooks we spend about $500/year.

4. Time - This may seem obvious, but I'm always surprised by people who didn't realize that it would take so much time. I've seen people that try to fit school into their day. I encourage you to make school your day and fit in anything else. At our house, school is the priority during the week, and although we try to be flexible, it always comes first. My mother-in-law used to pop in to visit during the week and we had to explain to her that although we homeschool, it is still school hours! You, as the teacher, will end up spending time checking work, grading and preparing for the following day once you are done teaching for the day.

I commend you for wanting to help your daughter through this. Homeschooling is a HUGE commitment, but well worth it. The important thing is find out what will work for your family. I have friends that homeschool totally differently than I do. Feel to ask any more specific questions.

 

[okiron]

What state are you in? Every state has different homeschooling regulations.

 

[RickiHupp]

i dont really have any good feedback about home schooling but I just wanted to say what a nice post that was Rolsjo!!